Sexual & Reproductive Health

Access to sexual and reproductive health care is both a right and a critical need, yet in crisis situations—when vulnerabilities are drastically increased—these services are not always available or prioritized. Lack of access to sexual and reproductive health care can lead to death, disease and disability among displaced women and girls of reproductive age.

Facilitator's Kit: Community Preparedness for Reproductive Health and Gender

To ensure that lifesaving reproductive health services are in place from the very start of an emergency situation, we advocate among UN agencies, governments, donors and other organizations to ensure they are implementing the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations, a set of priority practices for health care professionals. After a crisis situation stabilizes, we advocate that the full range of sexual and reproductive health services be available.